At The Blackwell Clinic, we offer Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy as a regenerative treatment that uses your body’s own growth factors to stimulate collagen production, improve skin quality, and promote healthy hair growth. PRP is a safe, minimally invasive treatment performed by one of our doctors or nurses, tailored to your individual goals and skin or scalp needs.
We offer PRP in two targeted applications: We also integrate PRP with a variety of skin and hair enhancement therapies. This includes combination protocols involving microneedling, polynucleotides, mesotherapy, exosomes or dutasteride mesotherapy and customised topical regimens tailored to your specific concern.
PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, a concentration of platelets derived from your own blood. Platelets are rich in growth factors that play a crucial role in tissue healing and regeneration.
The process involves:
This stimulates the body’s natural healing processes, encouraging collagen production, cell renewal, and follicle regeneration.
PRP contains several key growth factors, each with a unique role in rejuvenation:
Our system uses a high-concentration PRP kit to ensure optimal clinical efficacy, as offered at our CQC-registered medical facility.
PRP is often referred to as the ‘natural glow treatment’ or ‘vampire facial’. It is ideal for:
At The Blackwell Clinic, we may combine PRP with microneedling for enhanced delivery and collagen stimulation. Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin, allowing for deeper penetration of PRP and encouraging skin regeneration. We also offer combination therapy with polynucleotides and Mesoestetic serums (such as Centella and Vitamin C) for targeted results.
PRP is a clinically backed treatment for non-scarring hair loss conditions, such as:
By injecting PRP directly into the scalp, we stimulate dormant or weakened hair follicles and prolong the growth phase of the hair cycle. It is particularly effective when started early and used alongside other supportive treatments.
For suitable candidates, we may enhance PRP therapy with mesotherapy and dutasteride under medical supervision.
Please note: A clinical consultation is required to assess suitability and establish a personalised plan.
PRP is increasingly used in advanced scar treatments, particularly for acne scarring. When combined with microneedling, PRP penetrates deeply into the skin, enhancing collagen production and accelerating healing. This can lead to smoother skin texture, reduced scar visibility, and improved skin tone.
For more severe scarring, we may integrate PRP with subcision, a minor procedure that releases tethered scars beneath the surface, followed by strategic placement of dermal fillers to restore lost volume. This combination approach is especially beneficial for patients with atrophic or rolling acne scars and is tailored to individual skin needs following assessment.
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Time required |
45–60 minutes (including blood draw and processing)
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Time until results |
Initial results within 4–6 weeks; continued improvement over 3–6 months |
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Longevity |
6–12 months depending on individual response |
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Number of treatments |
Typically 3 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart; maintenance every 6–12 months |
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Anaesthetic required |
Numbing cream or local anaesthetic available |
Most patients find the procedure tolerable. We use topical numbing or local anaesthetic to ensure comfort.
We usually recommend a course of three treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart, followed by maintenance every 6–12 months.
Yes. PRP is often used alongside microneedling, mesotherapy, compounded serums, dutasteride scalp injections or exosomes for enhanced results.
